# Colin Cowherd's Dodgers-Godfather Part III Analogy

> Dodgers' 2026 postseason struggles mirror The Godfather Part III's legacy as a disappointing sequel.
- Title: Colin Cowherd's Dodgers-Godfather Part III Analogy · OutKick
- Summary: Dodgers' 2026 postseason struggles mirror The Godfather Part III's legacy as a disappointing sequel. The 2026 Dodgers' potential 0-3 postseason hole…
- Keywords: colin cowherd, los angeles dodgers, the godfather part iii, shohei ohtani, francis ford coppola, al pacino, diane keaton, dodgers 2026, mlb postseason, world series, news, politics
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/colin-cowherd-analogy-2026-dodgers-godfather-part-iii-brilliant
- Author: Bobby Burack
- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: colin cowherd, los angeles dodgers, the godfather part iii, shohei ohtani, francis ford coppola, al pacino, diane keaton, dodgers 2026, mlb postseason, world series, news, politics
## Cowherd's Godfather Analogy
Colin Cowherd compared the Dodgers' 2026 postseason to The Godfather Part III.

> The Dodgers trying to win a third World Series is starting to have Godfather III vibes to it
## Dodgers' 0-3 Postseason Hole
The Dodgers face a 0-3 hole in the World Series after four straight postseason games under .200.

> Ohtani had batted under .200 in four straight postseason games
## The Godfather Part III Disappointment
The Godfather Part III was a disappointment compared to the first two films.

> Part III isn't nearly as bad as some movie buffs sometimes portray it. However, it was undoubtedly a profound disappointment compared to the first two films.
## Dodgers' Payroll Advantage
The Dodgers' payroll exceeds the combined payroll of the other three remaining MLB teams.

> The 2026 Dodgers have no such excuses.
## Cast Aging Concerns
The Dodgers' roster is aging, similar to The Godfather Part III's cast.

> The cast, like in the film, is aging. They are trying to recapture old magic. It's not working.
## Fan Reaction
OutKick reporter Ian Miller called Cowherd's analogy brilliant but added a qualifier.

> As long as they don't make Megalopolis next year, of course.
## Key takeaway

The 2026 Dodgers' potential 0-3 postseason hole resembles The Godfather Part III's status as a disappointing sequel.